--- UPDATE APRIL 2023 - After crossing the Atlantic ocean on a sailboat, I'm now travelling through South America and can't wait to meet you ! ---

In a nutshell I'd say I'm an easygoing, open-minded and curious guy. I love to learn new languages because it enables you to meet so many more people that you otherwise would never get to know! Over the past few years I've spent most of my time abroad, studying in Germany, Scotland and Canada, teaching French in England, etc. I've also embarked on various journeys in Europe, the Middle-East, Asia, West Africa and North America, using hitchhiking, CSing, volunteering...

Music plays an important part in my life. I listen to various styles depending on the mood and the occasion, I play the guitar and always carry one during my travels. Always happy to jam !

During my travels I developed a passion for photography and visual storytelling. I'm now getting into documentary photography and I focus on projects about social and environmental issues. Here is my website if you want to have a look :) https://yannlenzen.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is a great way of travelling. Instead of staying in a hostel and being a mere consumer, you can spend time with locals and get an insight of what the city is really like. In short, travelling the world and meeting people along the way!

As of April 2023, I'm now travelling through South America discover the continent and work on documentary photography projects !

Interests

Music, playing the guitar, jamming, travelling, hitchhiking, getting to know new people, literature, history, world politics, journalism, photography, spending time outside, learning new languages, cycling, sailing, cooking, gigs, music festivals, etc.

• literature
• photography
• music festivals
• festivals
• cooking
• socializing
• music
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• sailing
• sports
• history
• journalism
• languages

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hitchhiked most of the way from France to China in one year! Oh and I just crossed the Atlantic on a 10-meter sailboat.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some French, photography tips, how to play the guitar, maybe one or two recipes :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Practically I'd be glad to participate in the food expenses and the chores.

But what else I can share with hosts? Well, I could share my stories and experiences, and I'd love to hear theirs. And a good laugh hopefully!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mauritania, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Scotland, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom